Abstract

In clinical practice, foreign bodies are often detected; however, sharp materials in the stomach are rarely found. Sharp materials usually cause perforation of GIT (Gastro Intestinal Tract), and a rare case may reach the stomach without causing any injury to the part of the tract. Due to vague and non-specific clinical presentation which may simulate many abdominal pathologies, preoperative diagnosis of foreign body in the stomach is difficult and requires thorough investigation. Most of the time both patients and even parents are rarely aware of the foreign body ingested. Case Report: In this case report, a 2-year-old baby swallowed 7 cm long sewing needle and presented to pediatric OPD. On physical examination the abdominal part was flat and soft with no tenderness. No palpable mass appreciated. Plain abdominal X-ray revealed foreign body in the stomach in which surgery was required and the sewing needle was removed surgically without complication. We closely followed the child and she is fine till the case report was sent for publication. Conclusion: Children may not be aware of the foreign body they swallowed. Such conditions may occur while they play putting such foreign bodies in their mouth or while they try to hide from others. Conjoint use of detail history of the patient and the use of imaging modalities like X-rays, ultrasonography, or computed tomography in diagnosing such cases are super important.